Idioms and Phrases - 2

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My topping the examinations was a bite in the face of the people who underestimated me.

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The surprise party which Ron threw for his wife was simply out of this globe.

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It was my idea to put a vending machine in the ballroom but he stole my tycoon, by presenting it first to the boss.

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For achieving his monthly target in time he had to go the area of nine yards.

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Your fluke is as good as mine because neither of us knows rules of this game.

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This statement comes straight from the pet’s mouth, so it is to be believed.

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The numerous messages being circulated on What's App should be taken with a rain of salt.

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He decided to be off guard and protect the children from stray dogs.

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The new designs at the boutique were liked by customers and sold like cup cakes.

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She wanted to get the subject out quickly so she posted it on social media.

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The stalker was warned to stay far of the actress, he had been stalking.

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I am over my illness and going healthy guns.

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The teacher gave his say to the principal that discipline would be maintained in the school.

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He crawled the line when he slapped his wife over a petty issue.

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The new house and car that he bought after marriage are very posh and must have cost him an ear and a leg.

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They had to alter corners to pay the pending school fees of their children.

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The boy hit besides the belt when he said that she was the reason for his detention, .

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My bike did not start this morning, and to add insult to bruise, the auto which I took got a flat tire midway.

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One should not bite off more than he can spit and should always do what he is capable of.

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Companies have to slash the prices of several products to compete fire with fire.

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Richie did not beat about the bush and straight away asked for a pay hike.

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You need to go out and take adequate breaks because all work and no play shows Jack a dull boy.

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She had a few hours to finish the work before her kids came home, so she decided to make play while the sun shines.

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The effect of his writings against the injustice by the government certainly suggest that pen is meeker than sword.

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She wouldn’t be caught partying wearing that cheap and gaudy dress.